Labor Day: Less Labor More Relaxation

What a relaxing day off!  I got to sleep in past my normal 4:00 am wake up and enjoy the day with the husband, Annie, and Ben.  This was the first day in a while that Matteo and I both had the day off.  We had big plans to bike the Virginia Creeper trail but woke up to a rainy morning.  Looks like we will have to save that adventure for another day.  Instead we all headed to Kingsport for a Labor Day cook out.  We had a blast chowing down on hamburgers and brownies.

Giving Marley goodbye kisses before I left for the weekend.

Now i'm back home in Knoxville for my first UT game of the year.  I'm so glad to be back sitting in my mom and dad's living room watching Oprah with my sister.  The Black Eyes Peas are on the show today, and they just had an awesome performance where they choreographed a dance for the whole audience.  If you get a chance, Utube it!  I love them by the way... Great CD.  Anyways, I get the day off today and then get to go spend a day at work in Turkey Creek on Friday for "Business College."  Tomorrow will be a big day where I get to learn about all the responsibilities I will be taking on when I report to my new position.  I am feeling combination of excitement mixed with anticipation.

Once I make it through the day on Friday, it will be time for the big UT game on Saturday.  I can't wait to see the new revived energy at Neyland Stadium that has come with the change of staff, not to mention the improved Jumbotron.  Rachel and I are headed out tonight to pick-up some new UT shirts to show our support for the Big Orange.  The games are always so much fun, and I hear they have made several improvements to the stadium.  There is even a Starbucks!  I will be able to get my daily near lethal dose of caffeine and my dad can chow down on his 10 smokey dogs. It's a win-win!  Go Vols!